Sebastian Cook has been appointed as deputy chief executive officer of Howden Re International.

The broker said Mr Cook will be supporting Massimo Reina, CEO Howden Re International, in the leadership of its international business.

Mr Reina said: “Sebastian is a recognised leader and trusted partner in our industry. I am delighted to welcome him to the team to support the continued growth and success of Howden Re’s international platform.

“His entrepreneurial approach and vision is perfectly aligned with the core elements of our unique Howden culture.

“I am confident that our clients, colleagues and markets will all benefit from his passion for creating a differentiated value proposition in the marketplace and creating a high-performance environment in which our colleagues thrive.”

Mr Cook previously led European broking at Guy Carpenter and prior to that he was London Head of EMEA at Aon Reinsurance Solutions.

He said: “I’m thrilled to join Howden Re under the leadership of some of the most proven and effective practitioners in the global reinsurance market.

“Howden Re have an outstanding proposition and track record of delivery. It is a real privilege to be part of the team further enhancing these capabilities and delivering them to more regions across the world.

“Bringing the strength of the broader Howden group to our clients is also an exciting prospect. It is wonderful to be back in the market.”